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Ms. Pendergraft from Columbia SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Empowering Education Through Color!

Help me give my students new crayons, markers, and colored pencils to help them complete their work!

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

My students' creativity is boundless, and I believe in providing them with the tools to explore and express themselves fully. Crayons, colored pencils, and markers aren't just supplies; they're instruments of empowerment. With these resources, my students will delve into worlds of vibrant exploration, enhancing their comprehension across all subjects. From illustrating scientific concepts to crafting visual aids for language comprehension, these tools will ignite their imagination and deepen their understanding.

By fostering an environment where creativity is cherished, I aim to empower my students to actively engage with knowledge and make it their own.

Together, let's paint a brighter future for our next generation.

Ms. Pendergraft
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Crayon Classpack, Standard Size, 16-Assorted Colors, Set of 800, Blue - Durable • School Specialty $70.49 1 $70.49
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98
Crayola© Crayon Refill for Classpacks© - Red • Nasco $2.08 25 $52.00
Crayola Construction Paper Crayons Classpack - Bold and Bright, Set of 400, 16 Colors • Blick Art Materials $51.44 1 $51.44
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.49 6 $50.94
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools • Amazon Business $45.90 1 $45.90
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $43.18 1 $43.18
Crayola Colors of the World Bulk Colored Pencil Set - 6 Packs (24ct), Skin Tone Kids Colored Pencils for Kids, School Supplies • Amazon Business $25.11 1 $25.11
Crayola Bulk Crayons Green 12/Box (52-0836-044) • Staples $3.21 5 $16.05
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.46 6 $14.76

Materials cost

$434.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.25

Sales tax

 $30.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.76

Total project goal

$605.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $605.04

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 $605.04

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